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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,003.70, 414,005.55 and 268,227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,003.70, 414,005.55 and 268,227.70 is: 402,341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,003.70 : 414,005.55 = 268,227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,003.70/414,005.55 = 268,227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,003.70x = 414,005.55 × 268,227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,003.70x = 111,047,756,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,047,756,463.74/276,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,341.55

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